Atty. Shane Clanton
Shane Clanton serves as counsel in the firm’s Banking and Financial Services Practice Group. Prior to joining Bradley, Shane served as senior deputy general counsel for PNC, general counsel for BBVA USA and chief legal officer for BBVA’s U.S. operations.
Banking And Finance Law & More Attorney · Serving Birmingham, AL
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About Shane Clanton at a Glance
Shane Clanton is a business and litigation attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. Admitted to practice in Georgia, State Bar of Georgia, Georgia, State Bar of Georgia, Georgia, State Bar of Georgia, and Georgia, State Bar of Georgia. Educated at Emory University (J.D., 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Financial Services Regulation Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance (2026). Serves clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Shane Clanton
- Shane Clanton serves as counsel in the firm’s Banking and Financial Services Practice Group
- Prior to joining Bradley, Shane served as senior deputy general counsel for PNC, general counsel for BBVA USA and chief legal officer for BBVA’s U.S. operations
- In those roles, he provided legal advice to counsel in all areas of the company, including regulatory and corporate governance matters, significant complex and class action litigation, and government enforcement-related issues, as well as providing oversight for all U.S. legal matters for other BBVA Group entities in the U.S
- In addition, Shane successfully guided BBVA through its merger and integration with PNC, creating one of the largest banks based in the United States, including serving as chief executive officer of BBVA USA during the transition
- Prior to joining BBVA, Shane began his legal career at a Southeastern regional law firm in Atlanta, where he concentrated his practice on various types of commercial litigation
- Shane personally counsels clients and C-suite leadership concerning high-stakes litigation risks, corporate governance issues, and compliance-related matters
- He also provides advice to banks and their leadership in navigating the sale, acquisition, and merger process for financial institutions
Practice Areas Explained
Shane Clanton's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shane Clanton handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Birmingham.
Business & Corporate Law in Birmingham
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Birmingham
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Birmingham
Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Birmingham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Birmingham Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Birmingham-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Birmingham Choose Shane Clanton
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Shane Clanton's practice in the field of business and litigation.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Georgia, State Bar of Georgia, Georgia, State Bar of Georgia, and Georgia, State Bar of Georgia, Shane Clanton can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and litigation, Shane Clanton can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Birmingham
A Birmingham-based practice means Shane Clanton attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Shane Clanton Handles in Birmingham
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